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. 2011 Nov 9;2011(11):CD002855. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002855.pub4

Comparison 21. tamoxifen vs methotrexate (combined with prostaglandin): high dose tamoxifen (160 mg).

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 failure to achieve complete abortion 1 200 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.96 [0.93, 4.15]
2 side effects 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 nausea 1 200 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.78 [0.54, 1.10]
2.2 vomiting 1 200 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.65 [0.28, 1.53]
2.3 diarrhoea 1 200 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.23 [0.34, 4.43]